Infertility Posts on Medivizor

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This study investigated the effects of kisseptin on the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in high-risk women undergoing fertility treatment. The authors suggested that kisseptin treatment resulted in lower rates of OHSS compared to standard treatment.
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One of the first procedures for the...

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This study investigated whether neosalpingostomy or salpingectomy resulted in better outcomes for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The study determined that IVF outcomes were similar in patients that underwent neosaplingostomy or salpingectomy.
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Female infertility can have a number of...

Dr. Kelly Shanahan attended the University of Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1987. Her residency at Temple University in obstetrics and gynecology ending as a chief resident in 1991.
After practicing for a short time in Pennsylvania, she moved to California spring of 1994 “seeking a more ‘laid back life.'” She set up a private...

The adrenal glands-which are also called suprarenal glands-are part of the endocrine system and are found on the top of each kidney.
How the endocrine system hormones work
Hormones secreted from glands of the endocrine system travel in the bloodstream to target cells. Target cells have receptors that are specific to each hormone. The hormones and receptors...

In a nutshell
This study investigated in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in to treat infertility in women over the age of 40.
This study found that IVF resulted in higher rates of implantation and adjusted live-birth compared to ICSI.
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Infertility is treated by using one or more assisted...

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This study investigated the live-birth rates following fresh or frozen embryo transfer in women without polycystic ovaries. They found there was no difference in the live birth rates following either frozen- or fresh-embryo transfer.
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Embryo transfer is one of the final steps in a fertility treatment cycle. At this...

In a nutshell
This study investigated the live-birth rates following fresh or frozen embryo transfer in women who ovulate.
They found there was no difference in the live birth rates following either frozen- or fresh-embryo transfer.
Some background
Embryo transfer is one of the final steps in a fertility treatment cycle. At this point the oocyte...

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This study investigated if fibroids have an effect on the blood supply to the uterus in women with fertility issues. They found that women with fibroids have increased blood supply to the uterus wall and lining.
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Fibroids are masses of tissue that form on the along the uterus. They can cause pain, infertility and...

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This study investigated the effects of surgical removal of a hydrosalpinx on female fertility.
They found removal of a hydrosalpinx resulted in higher pregnancy rates compared to the alternative surgical approach, salpingectomy.
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Female infertility can have a number of causes and one of these is tubal disease. Tubal...

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This study reviewed the use of clomiphene citrate and letrozole during in vitro fertilization treatment.
Some background
Assisted reproductive treatment (ART) involves a number of steps. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a procedure where embryos are fertilized outside of the womb. In order to perform IVF, a woman may undergo...

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This study investigated if a varicocelectomy improves male fertility and affects the chosen fertility treatment.
They found that varicocelectomy improves male fertility and requires less invasive treatment strategies for infertility.
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Male infertility can be caused by a number of factors. A varicocele is an...

In a nutshell
This study reviewed clinical studies on the myomectomy and the effects on fertility and pregnancy success.
They found that myomectomy is associated with improved female fertility but it is not clear if it impacts pregnancy success.
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Myomas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors, or fibroids, that develop in the uterus....